Accountant
Location: CA, AB, Edmonton
Department: Accounting & Finance
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Associate
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Accounting
Function: Accounting/Auditing

Company profile:
Symmetry Asset Management Inc. is a Canadian based company led by an executive team with over 50 years of both national and international experience in acquisition, finance, development and operation of brownfield sites, urban revitalization, pulp mills, and other wood related operations. Symmetry Asset Management's aim is for strategic growth of the primary divisions. At Symmetry Asset Management Inc. we select, design, develop and manage each project in our portfolio of assets based on viability, profitability and sustainability. We look for opportunities to revitalize urban centers, develop mixed-use industrial clusters or restart business assets that require new capital investment, competent management and access to existing and emerging markets. Symmetry Asset Management Inc. identifies projects that will stimulate sustainable economic development. Symmetry understands how important it is to protect and improve our natural environment that is why we explore new ideas and strive for new innovation allowing us to challenge conventional thought and implement green technology and eco-friendly industrial processing.

Job description:
Job Title:  AccountantOne permanent, full-time positionLocation:1250 Hayter Road, Edmonton, ABCorporate Description:Symmetry Asset Management Inc. is a Canadian based company led by an executive team with national and international experience in acquisition, finance, development and operation of brownfield sites, urban revitalization, pulp mills, and other wood related operations. Symmetry Asset Management's aim is for strategic growth of its primary divisions.At Symmetry Asset Management Inc. we select, design, develop and manage each project in our portfolio of assets based on viability, profitability and sustainability. We look for opportunities to revitalize urban centers, develop mixed-use industrial clusters or restart business assets that require new capital investment, competent management and access to existing and emerging markets. Symmetry Asset Management Inc. identifies projects that will stimulate sustainable economic development. Symmetry understands how important it is to protect and improve our natural environment that is why we explore new ideas and strive for new innovation allowing us to challenge conventional thought and implement green technology and eco-friendly industrial processing.Detailed Description:To work closely with our Financial Controller to facilitate financial reporting responsibilities including, but not limited to:Financial Reporting &amp; Accounting Support Functions:Assist with the timely and accurate production of internal financial reporting (including monthly, quarterly and annual reporting);Review of general ledger reconciliations and preparation of adjusting journal entries;Perform variance analysis and comparisons to monthly budgets;Facilitate the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements (including working papers); and,Review of existing corporate policies and procedures and address areas of improvement;Business Analysis – Budgeting/Forecasts:Short and long-term cash budgeting and financial forecasts; and,Analysis of cash flows from various corporate entities; and,General accounting processes and ad hoc projects:These include other duties within the scope and responsibilities of the job, as requested by management.

Requirements:
Qualifications:A qualified applicant will possess qualities such as:An accounting designation (or near designation) of either CA/CGA/CMA, combined with 3+ years of accounting and finance experience.Corporate year-end financial statements (i.e. working papers / file compiliation) experience - is a must. Experience with full-cycle accounting, and the ability to review and analyze financial reports to provide senior management with critical financial information.Strong communication (both verbal and written), analytical and problem solving skills;Excellent computer, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Able to thrive in a fast paced environment while still maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Benefits:
We offer our employees with:exceptional career opportunities; stimulating and fast-paced work environment; and,comprehensive compensation and benefits package.